Title: Smokey Mountain River Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102708440&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Smokey Mountain River Retreat Cottage in Whittier with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Smokey Mountain River Retreat ![Exterior - Smokey Mountain River Retreat (Whittier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102710000/102708500/102708440/175be3bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Smokey Mountain River Retreat (Whittier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102710000/102708500/102708440/fef4be06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Smokey Mountain River Retreat (Whittier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102710000/102708500/102708440/bfebe490.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Smokey Mountain River Retreat (Whittier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102710000/102708500/102708440/0f088c69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Smokey Mountain River Retreat (Whittier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102710000/102708500/102708440/d8c4f4ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Smokey Mountain River Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Smokey Mountain River Retreat Beautiful cottage in the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina. Situated just 58 minutes from all the culture and art of Asheville, yet close to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park and all the quaint small towns in the area. The home has 2 bedrooms downstairs and a master bedroom upstairs, along with a lovely sleeping porch where you can fall asleep listening to the river below. Each of the bedrooms has a high quality mattress and high threadcount sheets. The Master has a king-sized Awara premier natural hybrid mattress. The kitchen is fully-equipped with a stainless steel fridge with icemaker, range, and dishwasher. Other amenities include a 2-car carport and a wood stove. If you wish to stay connected during your holiday we've recently installed Starlink satellite internet, so you can enjoy dependable, high speed internet connectivity throughout your visit. Enjoy drinks on the deck while you watch the fireflies in the trees or head into Sylva (7.5 miles away) for a gourmet dinner or a movie. Whatever you want to do, from shopping for antiques to just relaxing on the deck, this is the best base you could choose to do it from. Our home overlooks the Tuckaseegee River, very close to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park (most visited park in the US). Close to our home are many opportunities for hiking, kayaking, rafting, and fishing. You can even kayak the river right in front of our home and float past our house. Nearby in Sylva and Bryson City (less than 15 minutes) are many fantastic restaurants and a wonderful spa. Less than an hour away is Asheville with its many dining and shopping opportunities. Asheville also has a vibrant arts scene with music, pottery, paintings, theater and more. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122700000/122691200/122691143/2ce87944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tower on the Tuck: Entire home on the Tuckaseegee River near WCU -Riverfront Cullowhee - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=122691143&PinnedHotelID=122691143&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92030000/92025700/92025608/eed1f839.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Log home nestled in the Smoky Mountains. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.378273,-83.272316&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:iu%7DvE%7Ebg%7BN%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%3FSBS%40Q%40Q%40SBQBSBQBQBQBQBSDQBQDQDQDQDQDOFQDQFODOFQFOHQFOFOHOFOHMFOHOHMJMHOHMHKJMHMJMJKJKJMJKJKJKJKLIJILKLIJILILILGLILGLGLGLGNGLELELGNENELELCNCNELCNANENALCN%3FNCLANAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40NBL%3FNBN%40NDL%40NBLDNBNBLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLFNFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHLHJJLHJHJJLJJJJJJLJJHLJJJLHLJJHLHNHNHJHNHNFLHPFLHNFNFPFNFPDNFNFPDPFNDPDPBPDPDPBPDRBPBPBPBPBR%40P%40RBP%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAPARAPCPARAPCRCPCPCPCREPCPEPEPCPEPEPGNEPGPGNEPGNGNGPGNINGLIPGLININILILINILKLIJKLKJILKJKLKJKJMJKJKHMJKHMHMHMHKHMFMHMFMFOFMFMFMFODMDMDODMDOBOBMDOBM%40ODO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAMCOAOEOAMCOEOCMCMEOEOEMEMEMGOGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIMIKIMIMIKKMIKKKKKKKKKMKKKKKMIMKKIMIMIOKMIMIOGOIMGOIOGOGOIQGOGOEQGOEQGQEOEQEQEQEQCQEQCQCSCQCQCQCSCQASAQAQCS%3FQASAS%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SwLEk4wYSvHf5HJcF4vW1fcubKY=) Whittier, NC #### What's nearby - Tuckasegee River \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Western Carolina University \- 14 min drive \- 13.9 km - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad \- 18 min drive \- 24.8 km - Harrahs Cherokee Casino \- 20 min drive \- 20.3 km - Great Smoky Mountains National Park \- 21 min drive \- 28.8 km #### Restaurants - ‪Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mad Batter Food & Film - ‬8 min drive - ‪Lulu's On Main - ‬8 min drive - ‪Dalaya - ‬7 min drive - ‪Balsam Falls Eatery - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Smokey Mountain River Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Smokey Mountain River Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Smokey Mountain River Retreat? ### Where is Smokey Mountain River Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Smokey Mountain River Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ralph M. Aug 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxville The river movement over the rocks was so relaxing. The home was well appointed. The location is well suited for traveling in either direction from Gatlinburg to Asheville. Nice and quiet. ##### Ralph M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard L. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy New Years This place was amazing, not only the beautiful home, but also the property. We spent most of our time on the front porch looking and listening to the river. We saw bald eagles everyday and got some wonderful pictures. The ONLY problem we had was having to leave. I'd highly recommend this home. Blessings Y'all ##### Richard L. 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